Stamp Out Smoking – Quitline
1-800-Quit-Now (1-800-784-8669)
This is a phone counseling program to assist you in quitting smoking. This program will not conflict with other local programs and may provide extra support. All calls are toll-free. Hours of operation: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday – Friday and 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. Saturday. Closed on Sunday and holidays.

You Can Quit

You can quit smoking. Start with 3 important steps.
1st step: Decide to quit
2nd step: Make an appointment with a doctor or contact a smoking cessation hotline
3rd step: Set a “Quit Day”

The 5-Day Play

Here is as 5-day plan to get ready.
Quit Day minus 5
-List reasons for quitting and tell your friends and
family about your plans.
Stop buying cartons of cigarettes.
Quit Day minus 4
-Pay attention to when and why you smoke. Think of
new ways to relax or things to hold in your hand
instead of a cigarette.
Quit Day minus 3
-Think of whom to reach out to when you need help and
how much money you will be saving by quitting.
Quit Day minus 2
-Buy nicotine patches/gum or get a prescription for aides.
Clean your clothes to get rid of the smoke smell.
Quit Day minus 1
-Think of rewards for yourself after you quit. At the end of
the day, throw away all cigarettes, lighters and matches.
Have your teeth cleaned.
Quit Day
-Keep very busy. Remind friends and family that this
is your quit day and ask them to support you.
Quit Day plus 1
-Congratulate yourself. Keep busy, change up your routine.
Add walking, increase your water intake, take deep breaths.
Snack on healthy things like carrots, sugarless gum or
air-popped popcorn.

Changes When Smokers Quit

Immediately
Air around you is no longer dangerous to others20 minutes
Your blood pressure and pulse rates drop to normal and
temperature in your hands and feet increases to normal8 hours
Carbon monoxide level in blood drops to normal and oxygen
level in blood increases to normal48 hours
Nerve endings start regrowing and your ability to smell
and taste is enhanced2-12 weeks
Your circulation and breathing improves and walking becomes
much easier1-9 months
Coughing, sinus congestion and shortness of breath decreases
while overall energy and lung capacity increases1 year
The excess risk of coronary heart disease is half that of
a smoker5 years
Stroke risk, risk of cancer of the mouth, throat and esophagus
is half that of a smoker10 years
Precancerous cells are replaced and risk of smoking related
cancers decrease15 years
Risk of coronary heart disease is comparable to that of a
non-smoker